Bang Bang Boom

Hello again! I still cannot believe that we are going to say good-bye to year 2008! How time flies! There has been a lot of memories this year. May mga nawala at may mga dumating. We are able to learn from our experiences. So as we say good-bye to the Year of the Rat, let us forget the bad memories and keep and cherish the new ones. Let us put behind the old and unpleasant habits and change for the better. Like what Oprah Winfrey said, "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." Tomorrow isn't just like any other day; Tomorrow, we will begin to embrace a new chapter in our lives. So, please allow me to take this opportunity to greet you a Happy New Year! Let us welcome Year of the Ox, 2009, with a smile! v('',)v

God bless you and take care always! v(",)v

'Tis the Season to be Jolly Fa La La La La...

Hello! Tomorrow is the big day. I believe that most of you are enjoying right now and could not wait to open the gifts from your loved ones. HAHA. Also, probably, some of you are preparing for your noche buena already. Say cheers to ham, queso de bola and fruit salad!

Like you, I am excited for the coming of Christmas. Unfortunately, some people cannot feel its spirit because of the crisis that is happening around the world recently. As a matter of fact, only a few Christmas carols are heard on the radio, in malls, and other places. The number of Christmas carolers and Christmas parties also dropped. In addition, I observed that the decorations of some houses become less colorful and attractive. I even heard people complaining because they do not have gifts to give and good food to eat. Christmas is not the same as before anymore. What is happening?

A priest in our parish once said that Christmas is not about expensive gifts, delicious foods, and colorful and attractive decorations. Christmas is about sharing our blessings and giving love, peace, and joy to others. On the other hand, expensive gifts do not matter. It is the thought that counts so be happy. v(",)v

We should not feel bad when we don't have gifts to give, delicious food to eat, and colorful and attractive decorations in our home. At least, we still have our family, friends, and loved ones to spend this very special day with us.

Merry Christmas everyone! May your Christmas this year be more meaningful and filled with love, joy, and peace! Let us not forget its true meaning, okay? v(",)v

God bless you all!

I Wish

It is not only the catchy and energetic song. I admire the moves too! Beyonce is such a total performer. I wish I could dance like her. Whoa, oh, oh,! v(",)v

Single Ladies - Beyonce

"All the single ladies... now put your hands up!"

Kodak Moments

Pictures, as they say, are worth a thousand words. They have the capability of giving us a full description of what happened during a particular time and event. They also tell us the feelings, emotions, and state of mind of the people or things, whether they are happy or sad. Pictures are the frozen memories of our lives.

And as promised, I'm going to share with you our EK Trip last November. I compiled all the pictures that my friends and I took. We went there not just because we wanted to have fun. Actually, it was a requirement for our ECEDLEV (Early Childhood Learning Environment) class. We were given a piece of paper to answer, and the questions were based on the environment of EK. After working on the paper, we were given the freedom to do whatever we want!

It was a sweet escape from all the school work. Through this trip, we were able to destress and forget our worries.

It was really a super duper fun-fun-fun trip! After more than ten years, I was able to visit EK again. I was surprised to see different rides and places such as Rio Grande, Rialto, Ice Monster (yes, place din naman un ah...haha) and the latest addition, the Shake, Rattle and Roll House. Although I was not able to ride Anchor's Away, Jungle Log Jam, Rio Grande, and Space Shuttle for some reason, I promise that next time I would!

And oh, before I forget, let me include the pictures of my bestfriend Maggie and I during her six-day stay here in Laguna too.

Maggie's six-day vacation here in Laguna was cool! We did a lot of things like going to different places, eating in restaurants where yummy foods are served, sharing kwentos until the wee hours of the morning, watching Korean TV shows (may subtitles naman...haha), laughing, and taking pictures (our latest addiction...HAHA). There was never a dull moment with her. Thank you Bestfriend Maggie for everything!

I am very happy that cameras are invented because without them, we wouldn't be able to capture happy memories, the Kodak Moments, like these.

Good night everyone! God bless you all! v(",)v

Thankful

The past few weeks had been very busy and as always, I crammed and stayed up until the wee hours of the morning just to finish the requirements for the finals. I put an extra effort to everything so that I could catch up with the activities that I missed because I was absent for two days. It was not easy for me because I was still coughing and my nose was still running. Fortunately, I was able to follow.

I am aware that I am not blogging for almost a week now. I feel that I owe you kwentos (stories) so please, let me share with you some of them. By the way, the title of my entry today is "Thankful" because I'm thankful for everything that happened to me recently.

The Microteaching Activity

The microteaching activity is a learning experience for me. I was given the chance to spend some time with preschool children alone. Through this activity, now I know what I should and should not do to become an effective educator, when I begin my teaching career in the future. It really helped me.

My Bestfriend's Six-Day Vacation

My bestfriend, Maggie, stayed with us for six days. It was truly memorable and fun! We shared stories, ate a lot, and of course, laughed like there's no tomorrow. We went to different places and did shopping together. We spent those days catching up with each other. I learned a lot from her. And now, she is officially a part of our family! I hope that this would happen again next year. I am happy that she is my bestfriend.

End of the Second Trimester

Like everybody else, I am happy because the second trimester in DLSU is finally over. No more homeworks, quizzes, projects, and papers to worry about. I can finally sleep in peace. HAHA. I just received the course cards yesterday and I am very pleased, contented, and fulfilled with the results. The results were unexpected because I felt that my performance this term was not really good. However, despite my laziness and cramming, I got grades not lower than 3.0! Yay! I made it! I am still part of the list!

The Readers of My Blog

Yes, you, my dear readers. I may not be famous but I hope that I am able to inspire or touch your lives in a way. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! v(",)v

Let me end this entry by quoting a fellow blogger. I dropped by his blog while I was blog hopping then suddenly, I found this quote which truly fits my entry for today:

"If you want to be happy, count your blessings..."

So let's be thankful for the blessings that we receive everyday in order to be happy. Stay happy always! God bless you! v(",)v

*Post Script: Happy Birthday Sceiy! Enjoy this day!*



*Credits to: lorenz15.blogspot.com for the wonderful quote*

Everything I Learned, I Learned from My Teacher

Hello everyone! I'm happy to tell you that I'm feeling better now. Although I still have coughs and colds, my fever is gone. Thank you to those who texted me or commented on my multiply site. I really appreciate your "get well soon!" greetings. On Tuesay, I'm going back to school so see you all then! (",)v

Because I was absent for two days, I was actually worried about the school works and group works that I left behind. I missed my CURIDEV long test and our group's microteaching at St. La Salle Preschool. Auntie Lucy wrote a letter to Mrs. Evangelista, my CURIDEV professor, explaining my condition. So when I go back to school on Tuesday, I would approach her so we could talk about it. On the other hand, I texted Ms. Pinky, my professor in ECEDSCN, to excuse myself from microteaching. I gave her some time to think about what I should do. However, there's nothing to worry about in Kaspil 1 because my groupmates took good care of our final project. (Thank you for the nth time and I'm so proud of you! *tears of joy* HAHAHA.)

Honestly, I really am disappointed because microteaching is fun, most especially if you're working with the people who make you feel comfortable. And we prepared a very interesting activity. Oh well...

Ms. Pinky texted me the other day to inform me that I would lead an activity that is related to our topic. I'm gonna do microteaching alone!

Anyway, it's okay. At least, it would be a learning experience for me, right? I'm looking forward to teaching them on Wednesday. I will make sure to tap the science process skills and apply whatever I learned in ECEDSCN class (Ms. Pinky is totally knowledgeable in this area). It makes me feel nervous, yes, but I'm excited too! Wish me luck! And I hope that my voice is not this husky anymore. It may scare the kids. Just kidding. HAHAHA!

This is all for now. I'm going to start some of the school works so I would not sleep at the wee hours of the morning. HAHA. By the way, I will share about our EK trip soon.

Love,

Teacher Dana (",)v

I Already Learned My Lesson

Absent nanaman ako kanina. Ito ang pangalawang beses na absent ko sa school para sa ikalawang termino ng school year na ito. Maraming salamat sa lagnat, ubo, at sipon. Mahal niyo talaga ako.

Sinamahan ako ni Auntie Lucy sa doktor kanina upang magpagamot. Sabi sa akin ni Dra. Ninang, lagi raw ako nagkakasakit ngayon. Wala pang isang buwan ang nakakalipas noong huli akong pumunta sa kanya dahil sa allergies. At ngayon, bumalik nanaman ako dahil lagi akong nilalagnat at lumalala ang aking ubo at sipon. Napaos din pala ako.

Maraming ginawang tests sa akin. Una, "tourniquet" test. Kinuha muna ung blood pressure ko tapos ung band na nilalagay sa arms (hindi ko alam ung tawag doon.haha), nakalagay sa arms ko ng 5 minutes. Medyo masakit un. HAHA. Pagkatapos ng 5 minutes, tinanggal ni Kuya Jeremy (med-tech sa clinic) ung band tapos sabi niya "Positive". Kinabahan ako kasi nakakita ako ng mga small red spots. Pinakita ko kay Dra. Ninang ung small red spots. Pangalawa, pina-blood test niya ako para sure. Bonding time kami ni Ate Med-technician (hindi ko alam ang pangalan niya.bago lang kasi ata siya doon) HAHA. Tinanong niya kung saan ako nag-aaral, kung ilang taon na ako, kung umuuwi raw ako every week sa Laguna, and the like. Akala rin niya, iiyak ako kasi nakatingin ako dun sa pang-prick ng finger kaya sinabi niya na "Wala lang ito". Biniro ko pa siya. Malayo pa sa finger ko ung pang-prick, sabi ko "Waa!" tapos tinawanan ko siya. Hinantay namin ung result ng blood test at ako ay napa "yay!" sa tuwa. Buti nalang hindi Dengue. Kung nagkaganun, Dengue number 3 ko na. Ayoko na ma-confine sa hospital. Malungkot doon.

Acute Bronchitis ang sakit ko ngayon. Expect daw na magkakaroon pa ako ng high fever. Kailangan ko raw magpahinga ng more than 2 days kasi pinagod ko raw ang sarili ko. Humihina raw ang resistance ko kaya madali magkasakit. Uminom daw ako ng maraming tubig. Mga 2 Liters a day. Kasi, ayon daw sa result, mas malaki ang amount ng thrombocytes kaysa sa hemoglobin (kung hindi ako nagkakamali, red blood cells at white blood cells un) at may sinabi rin si Dra. Ninang about platelets.

Haay naku. Ang hirap magkasakit. Sana mawala na ito. Gusto ko na pumunta sa school. Ang dami ko namimiss na activities, exams, at group works. Nanghihinayang ako kasi hindi ako makakapag-microteaching sa St. La Salle Preschool bukas. Sorry sa mga groupmates ko sa bawat subject. Hindi na rin ako magpupuyat. I already learned my lesson. v(",)v

God bless everyone!

Status: Busy Thinking Randomly

How can you approach somebody and say that you don't really like what he or she did without hurting the feelings?

Why do some people take you for granted? Then, they will only realize your importance when you are gone. How sad.

To be honest, I absolutely and definitely don't like the Christmas decorations in our house at this very moment.

This is what happens when school work is piled up in your planner.

This is so lame. HAHA!

Anyway, I'm going back to my work.

Enjoy your weekend!

Let's go to Enchanted Kingdom sometime. (",)v

The Longest Post Ever

Finals week is fast approaching, and there are a lot of requirements that need to be done and finished. Oh no! I have not even started yet! *panic mode* This weekend is going to be very busy and tough too so...

GOD PLEASE HELP ME!!!

*Post Script: I can do this. Aja! (",)v*

When Allergies Attack

I did not go to school today. I was absent and I missed three classes. Although I woke up a little bit later than the usual, I felt bad. I was not really productive. However, I was able to finish our report for tomorrow.

They say that too much of something is bad, and I agree. Now, I'm having allergies all over my two arms. I went to the doctor a while ago and she said, I should not eat chicken, oranges and other citrus fruits, mangoes, and chocolate at the moment. This means a temporary good bye to chicken barbecue, leche flan, mango shake, and chocolate cake. Oh my, those are my favorite foods!

This is like a dejavu. I used to avoid eating them before because of, well, allergies. And it is happening to me again. Torture! (exag.HAHA.) I guess, I have to wait for another two or three years so I could eat chicken barbecue, leche flan, mango shake, and chocolate cake again.

So there. Enough ranting about my allergies. It is my fault anyway. HAHA. I ate too much chicken and chocolate. I think I deserve them. I learned my lesson. v(",)v

Before I end this, I just want to share the song that is giving me the LSS for the whole day. Thanks to David Archuleta. Your song is very catchy. HAHA.

"...Am I crazy or falling in love? Is it real or just another crush?...'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away but I know this crush ain't going away...why do I keep running from the truth? All I ever think about is you...you got me...so mesmerized and I've just got to know..."

*Oh well, I saw you again...twice yesterday. And this time, we're much closer. Hope to see you soon!*

Would You?

My groupmates and I were thinking about the topics to be discussed for our panel discussion in SPEECOM then suddenly an idea just popped in my head. Though I was totally feeling sleepy at that time, I was able to suggest to take in consideration the topic about reality TV because it’s a fad nowadays. After finishing our list of topics, we presented it to our professor and surprisingly, he chose my idea. Then, he shared something about himself as a fashion designer, and his initiatives about joining Project Runway. We were absolutely amazed! Unfortunately, the school administration did not allow him because he’s working full-time. So anyway, going back to our group, we do not have any problems at all (yet) because most of us have connections (Survivor Philippines, Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, Project Runway, and MYX VJ Search). Therefore, we can get information directly from them.

Before we were dismissed in class, we brainstormed and asked questions related to our topic so it would be easier for us to do some research. We enumerated the different reality shows that we know such as the ones mentioned above. We also included the international ones like The Beauty and the Geek and America’s Next Top Model. Though, I can’t really remember if American Idol was there.

I started doing some research and I found out that some people like to join reality shows because it was their dream, they wanted to become famous, they admired models, and the like.

As a student who fondly watches reality TV shows sometimes to lessen the boredom, I can say that there are positive and negative effects on the people who join. On the positive side: First, they have the possibility to become famous because the whole world is able to watch them everyday. Second, they gain new friends because reality TV shows involve meeting new people. Third, they will learn to understand the differences and uniqueness of other people, most especially if they come from other cultures. Fourth, a lot of opportunities will be open for them. On the other hand, the negative side consists of having no privacy, conspiracy, stress, pressure, and even conflict with the members of the family.

A friend once asked me, “If you were given a chance to join, for instance, Pinoy Big Brother, would you go for it?” Well, to make my answer short, I said no for personal reasons. However, honestly, I have plans to join MYX VJ Search next year or the year after the next. And I’m still thinking about it carefully. Anyway, if it is in God’s plan, then let it be.

So, how about you, would you go for it? v(",)v

Don't Talk to Strangers

On my way home to the dorm last Thursday afternoon, a woman with a little girl holding her hand approached me. The woman asked me if I could give them some fare because they couldn’t go home. Of course, I was surprised! Though I wanted to give her what she wanted, I did not get my wallet inside my bag. I said sorry and continued walking. I felt guilty, yes, but I was scared too. Nevertheless, I was thinking about them until I arrived at the dorm. In the end, I decided to only pray for them--- for their safety.

Nowadays, it is not easy to trust people. First, there are a number of bad individuals around. If you are watching the news lately, there are reports about various crimes in the society such as kidnapping, hold-upping, stealing, and the like. They may seem kind and harmless at first, but they can do things to us that depend on their real intention/s. Second, there is a possibility that the people we see in the streets are members of a syndicate. So, as the elders always say, it is better to give them food instead of money because we don’t know where the money we give them goes. On the other hand, we can ask different national civic organizations to support us in helping them. I think, this the least that we can do to help and save them, from the hands of the ones who take advantage of their goodness.

Let me end this entry by saying that it is important to be street smart and to be more careful in our environment. There is nothing to lose. We don’t really know. We can’t really tell. So, ingat! v(",)v

I'm Eighteen!

No right words can fully describe the feelings I had when I turned eighteen last October. I was extremely happy. Special people greeted me. Unexpected people and gifts and a guest surprised me. Even if I did not celebrate it in the grandest way, I still had fun!

My eighteenth birthday is the best so far. It is truly memorable. And I thank God for making me realize how lucky and blessed I am.

However, now that I am eighteen, I have to be more responsible in everything that I do because there are more expectations from me. In line with this, I should set aside my negative vibes and insecurities but keep the positive ones...learn how to forget the bad memories and learn from my mistakes as well. I will strive even harder to achieve my goals in life to become the best that I can be. v(",)v

By the way, I saw Enchong Dee yesterday in school. It was his birthday. My friends called him, but he did not look. HAHA. Anyway, before I graduate, I hope we will become friends. Oh well. HAHA. v(",)v

Mga Kasabihan mula kay Bob Ong

Ilang taon na rin ang nakalipas simula nang mabasa ko ang Stainless Longganisa ni Bob Ong. Hindi siya gumagamit ng mga malalalim na mga salita kaya madali lang intindihin ang mga nilalaman nito. Kahit simple lang ang mga salita, ang isang taong bumabasa nito ay maraming makukuhang aral. Makabuluhan din ang mga ito, kaya talagang mapapaisip kayo. Nakakaaliw!

Nais kong ibahagi sa inyo ang ilan sa mga kasabihan ni Bob Ong. Natuwa ako noong nabasa ko ito sa Multiply site ng aking kaibigan na si Mau. Kaya mga magiliw na bisita at readers ng aking blog, ito na ang mga kasabihan mula kay Bob Ong. Sana ay may mapulot din kayong aral mula sa mga ito. Enjoy!

1. "Kung hindi mo mahal ang isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka niya." (oo nga, kaya wag ka na magparamdam. haha!)

2. "Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo ipagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sa iyo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin." (sabi nga sa commercial, "there are many fish in the sea". hindi lang SIYA ang guy sa mundo.)

3. "Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sa' yo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang." (haay. haha.)

4. "Pag di ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na hindi mo mahal pero mahal ka. Kaya quits lang." (okay, hindi na ako magrereklamo. haha.)

5. "Hindi porke't madalas mong ka-chat, kausap sa telepono, kasama sa mga lakad o ka-text wantusawa eh may gusto sayo ay magkakatuluyan kayo. Meron lang talagang mga taong sadyang friendly, sweet, flirt, malandi, pa-fall, o paasa." (oo, totoo ito. wag lagi mag-assume.)

6. "Huwag magmadali sa babae o lalaki. Tatlo, lima, sampung taon, mag-iiba ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong hindi pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang maganda ito. Totoong mas mahalaga ang kalooban ng tao higit sa anuman. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan nagmumukha ding pandesal, maniwala ka." (oh no! enchong dee?)

7. "Mahirap pumapel sa buhay ng tao. Lalo na kung hindi ikaw ung bida sa script na pinili niya." (tama ito. may tinamaan ata. OUCH! haha.)

8. "Mas mabuting mabigo sa paggawa ng isang bagay kesa magtagumpay sa paggawa ng wala." (tama ulit. kaya wag mangopya o mangdaya lalo na sa exams. tsk.)

9. "Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay!" (may sense. haha.)

10. "Tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi IKAW mismo!" (so learn from your mistakes.)

11. "Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang mga taong malalapit sa'yo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo." (enough said. may point ka Bob Ong.)

12. "Walang taong manhid. Hindi niya lang talaga maintindihan kung ano ang gusto mong iparating dahil ayaw mo siyang diretsuhin." (HAHA. HAHA. HAHA.)

13. "Ang tenga kapag pinagdikit, korteng puso. Extension ng puso ang tenga, kaya kapag marunong ka makinig, marunong ka magmahal." (yes, this is true. kaya always listen.)

*Credits to Mau Bacierto for posting this in her Multiply site. v(",)v Happy Halloween! Goodnight! Thank you for visiting!*

Before I Turn 18

I had a great time last night with my close friends, bestfriend Maggie and Kristine. It was really unexpected! Maybe it was fate and destiny. HAHA. Maggie surprised me when she visited me at the dorm. On the other hand, Tin hadn't have dinner yet so I invited her to join us. The three of us wandered around Taft avenue, looking for a place where we could eat our dinner. We ended up in Reyes Barbecue and Flaming Wings, above Yellowcab Pizza. I saw some people from CED too and I smiled at them.

Food trip and bonding moments to the max. We ordered grilled bangus belly meal at Reyes Barbecue. Oh my! We wanted to order more but since we're saving money, we decided not to. We shared stories and laughed a lot as well. After the sumptuous dinner, we went to Flaming Wings downstairs to eat Wicked Oreos for dessert. Yummy! v('',)v

Since I was not able to bring my camera, I searched for the pictures of the grilled bangus belly meal and the Wicked Oreos. Have fun looking at them! *evil laugh* Just kidding. HAHA.

*Bangus Belly Meal and Wicked Oreos. Yummy! Retrieved from Google Images*

And because we did not have pictures together, look what I've got.

*From left to right: Dana and Tin, last year at the dorm; Maggie and Dana, last May at Penshoppe*

So Bestfriend Maggie and Tin, sa uulitin! v(",)v

Update!

One more week to go, and I'm turning eighteen! The time flies by so quickly. And I'm actually speechless. HAHA. What I know right now is that my classmates are instant messaging me in Yahoo Messenger and then asking about our homeworks for tomorrow. Oh! I just noticed. This is also my first entry for the month of October! HAHA. Oh well, I guess, I'm only here for the sake of updating. HAHA. I'm soup-minded again, don't you agree? v(",)v Hopefully, I will have more to share with you next week. I'm hoping that they will have more sense and better than this one too. HAHA. By the way, I would like to greet Ate Phoebe a Happy Birthday! v('',)v

Since I keep on repeating words with "hope", I present to you the song that is giving me the Last Song Syndrome for the whole day. This song happens to be the theme song of Enchong Dee's new show, My Only Hope, as well. v(",)v

People, this is Only Hope by Switchfoot. For me, this is better than the version of Mandy Moore. Have fun! v('',)v

It's Their Time to Shine

Instead of finishing our homeworks due next week, I finally decided to update my blog first. I realized that it has been a week since I last posted here. I did not see Enchong Dee in school last week but it was okay. It's not a big deal for me.

The twenty-fifth of September 2008 is an unforgettable day for all the La Sallians and the Ateneans. It is the day when the Ateneo Blue Eagles became the champions for the season 71 of the UAAP. Chris Tiu and his company showed us that they are a strong team to beat! v('',)v On the other hand, it may be a bittersweet ending for the Green Archers but come next year, they will be more hardworking and determined to achieve their goal. v(",)v

Regardless of what I said above, I think that the game last Thursday was a good one. Although, it made my heart cry when JV Casio, one of best players in the Green Archers team, was out of the court. It was really sad. *sob*sob*s0b*

Anyway, this is Ateneo's time to shine. I'm looking forward to watching more exciting games from the Green Archers and the Blue Eagles. I will see you next year, not in the big screen inside the Z2 Canteen in school, but in Araneta Coliseum. HAHA. v(",)v

Congratulations Ateneo for being the UAAP Season 71 Men's Basketball Team Champions!

*The pictures are retrieved from the website of Ateneo de Manila University: http://www.admu.edu.ph*

Blush

I unexpectedly saw the person who makes my heart beat ten times faster in school. HAHA. Because I was mesmerized by his presence (we were 1 meter away from each other), while I was walking, I almost hit the girl beside me. Good thing, she found me funny. She smiled at me and then giggled after I said sorry. Maybe she saw that I was blushing and smiling all by myself. HAHA. Crazy me. v('',)v

He's really good looking in person, mind you. And this is the second time I've seen him in the university this school year. He really made my day. *sigh*

Ernest Lorenzo Dee. The Swimmer. The Boy Next Door. I heart. v('',)v

Good night! v('',)v

Just Happy and Proud

This post is especially dedicated to my younger brother, Ivan. As a proud Ate, I would like to share with you his accomplishments and the recognitions he's getting from his school recently.

I never expected that he would excel in academics because knowing him, he'd rather watch Tom and Jerry or Pokemon in Cartoon Network than study his lessons and do his assignments. At eleven, he's still very much into watching cartoons, playing with our dog, and reading comics and kiddie magazines. Honestly, some people often mistaken him as a grade two or a grade three student because of the way he acts and behaves. Well, he's the youngest in the family and this may be the reason why he is still like a "baby". And if you see him personally, he does not look like a hardworking grade five student. Trust me. HAHA.

Regardless of what I said above, I'm proud of him because he is making waves in his school.

To my surprise, I just discovered that he is representing his school to compete in other schools (he's very visible in the field of quiz bees these days). What really makes me more surprised is the mere fact that he has a banner with his own name and picture outside the gates of his school. How cool is that? Because of this, I always tease him that his face would scare innocent people who pass by the school because it is like a scare crow. HAHA. (Our father likes the joke, though. He keeps on laughing when he hears that.) I know, I'm mean to my own brother. v(",)v

Next week, he'll be competing again. I hope he would win this time. I know he can, because I trust him.

Go Ugly! Ate is proud of you! No matter how queer you are to me, I'm so lucky to have you as my brother. ILY. v('',)v

*Trivia: We fondly call each other Ugly. We really love each other, don't we? HAHA. By the way, please allow me to greet Ian and Nika a belated happy birthday and a happy birthday respectively.*

Huling Hirit sa Term Break

Hello! I've been enjoying the one week and some days term break. I am able to sleep for more than seven hours, watch TV and movies until I get sleepy, and surf the net like there's no tomorrow. Unfortunately, I only have one more day to enjoy the last day of the term break because on Wednesday, classes will resume. I'm going to miss these activities. Oh well, I guess I would have to wait for December so I could do these again. v('',)v

And speaking of sleeping, I'm dreaming about strange things lately. Well, my dreams may be strange but, at least, they are neither creepy nor freaky. As a matter of fact, I feel...thrilled. I don't know. HAHA. What the heaven is happening to me? HAHA.

Okay, I'll go to sleep. I'm off to Dreamland! HAHA. v('',)v

Good night everyone! v('',)v

*By the way, I would like to greet Mama Mary and Ivan, my dear brother, a Happy Birthday. Thank you for the ice cream treat. Yummy! HAHA.*

Good Job!

I can finally breathe in peace!

Despite the crammings and the sleepless nights, I was able to make it to the list again! Woohoo! v(",)v And the results are more than what I expected. They are remarkable! v(",)v Even if my EDUTEC2 grade is not really that high, I'm still happy because I passed the subject. On the other hand, I'm happy with my ENGLRES grade as well. It was difficult for my part because I didn't have a partner, unlike the majority of our class. I never thought that I could make an argumentative research paper on my own. v('',)v

I want to congratulate my 12 loves too. Although, hindi lahat ay nakaabot sa list, I'm still proud of you. I know we did our best! Babawi tayo next term, okie? And I can't wait for our EK trip on Friday. Sana hindi umulan para matuloy na. v('',)v Congratulations to LS and Danielle for being part of the list as well. I'm proud of you too! v(",)v

Last but not the least, I would like to thank God for making this possible. This wouldn't be possible without Him. Thank you for being there for me, most especially during the times when I felt hopeless because of my ENGLRES paper. Thank you very much! v(",)v

Okay, gotta go. I have to buy a pistacio ice cream. HAHA. Good bye! v(",)v

Eraserheads is Love

The Eraserheads is such a phenomenal Filipino band. This band inspired a lot of Filipinos to try their luck in the world of music industry. On the other hand, their songs are really great. Everybody can relate with them. And my generation grew up loving their songs.

I want to watch the second round of their reunion concert. It is my dream to see Ely, Raymund, Marcus, and Buddy perform live. And I hope, Ely would be fine this time.

Let's pray for the speedy recovery of Ely Buendia.

I wish I could have my wish granted. I will keep my fingers crossed. Who wants to miss this twice or thrice in a lifetime concert anyway? v(",)v

By the way, here is the song, Ligaya, by the Eraserheads. This is one of my favorite songs. Enjoy listening!

*If, by any chance, my wish would not happen, I'd just buy a copy of the ORIGINAL reunion concert DVD. Okay na rin naman siguro un. Boo. v(",)v*

If Cars Were Like Airplanes, Then There Wouldn't be a Traffic Problem

Lecture here and lecture there. My ears are almost full of the lectures I hear everywhere. I don't have any paper and pen to write everything I hear. I don't think that I need them though. Honestly, I have memorized them already. They are like broken records that keep on playing until somebody will do something to make them stop.

You might be thinking that I'm talking about the lectures in school. Well, no. I'm talking about the lectures from my dad and auntie at home about the increasing of the gas prices in the world market (even if the gasoline companies are declaring rollbacks now). They always do this to me, most especially when I ask permission if I could have an extra trip. They would tell me a lot of reasons why I should avoid the extra trips. Ang dami nilang sinasabi tapos, papayag din pala sila. I find them funny too because they look cute while they are giving me the lectures. HAHA.

I don't blame my dad and my auntie because even I, myself, am aware of the endless price increase of our basic and luxury needs, such as food and clothing. The drastic change and increase of the prices are really surprising. Like what my dad jokingly said, "Lahat ng presyo tumataas, unano lang ang hindi". (okay, sige, tumawa nalang kayo) HAHAHA.

Oh well, at least, we are learning how to save our money, right? v(",)v

So I'm wondering. If cars were like airplanes, then there wouldn't be a traffic problem. At kapag walang traffic, hindi tataas ang presyo ng gasolina. Everybody will live happily ever after!HAHA. So much for my wild imagination. v(",)v

The end.

*Soup mode ako ngayon, I'm sorry. Special credits to my ENGLRES paper. So I'm going back to it na. Good luck to me. v(",)v*

Are You Conyo? (Second of Two Chapters)

I have read some feedbacks regarding this article. Some don't like it while some find it funny too. And what's more surprising, it is spreading all over the town. Even the students from the other schools are posting it in their blogs. So, I am wondering. Is it really controversial? (O_o)

So as promised, I present to you the second half of the the Ten Conyomandments.

6. Make gawa the plural of pangngalans like in English or Spanish.

ex. "I have so many tigyawats, oh!"

7. Like, when you can make kaya, always use like. Like, I know right?

ex. "Like, it's so init naman!"
"Yah! The aircon, it's, like sira!"

8. Make yourself feel so galing by translating the last word of your sentence, you know, your pangungusap?

ex. "Kakainis naman in the LRT! How plenty tao, you know, people?"
"It's so tight nga there, eh, you know, masikip?"

9. Make gamit of plenty abbreviations, you know, daglat?"

ex. "Like, OMG! It's like traffic sa LRT"
"I know right? It's so kaka!"
"Kaka?"
"Kakaasar!"

10. Make gamit the pinakamaarte voice and pronunciation you have para full effect!

ex. "I'm, like, making aral at the Arrhneo!"

"Me naman, I'm from Lazzahl!"

Thank you for reading! v(",)v

Are You Conyo? (First of Two Chapters)

Last Friday, I got a copy of the latest issue of The La Sallian, the English newspaper in the university. After finishing cutting and drawing our paper dolls for our FSTUDY bulletin display making, I began to read the Menagerie (feature) section of the newspaper. I had a fun time reading it because it was really entertaining and creative. One of the articles that caught my attention was the Ten Conyomandments. It was super funny! v('',)v

Since everybody has been posting this article in Multilpy and Friendster, I would also do what they're doing. So please, sit back and relax as I share with you the first half of the Ten Conyomandments by Gerry Avelino and Arik Abu here in Blogger. By the way, I'll post the second half in my next entry. Suspense much? V('',)v Enjoy!

Ten Conyomandments

by Gerry Avelino and Arik Abu

(taken from TLS- Menagerie)

Conyo here, conyo there, conyo everywhere! Here at La Salle, conyospeak has become an unofficial language as a good chunk of the student body knows, or maybe even mastered the socialite tongue. However, one must never forget the basics of the conyo and we thusly bring you: The Ten Conyomandments.

1. Thou shall make gamit "make+pandiwa".

ex. "Let's make pasok na to our class!"

"Wait lang! I'm making kain pa!"

"Come on na, we can't make hintay anymore! It's in Andrew pa, you know?"

2. Thou shall make kalat "noh", "diba" and "eh" in your pangungusap.

ex. "I don't like to make lakad in the baha nga, no? Eh diba it's like, so eew, diba?"

"What ba: stop nga being maarte noh?"

"Eh as if you want naman also, diba?"

3. When making describe a whatever, always say "It's SO pang-uri!"

ex. "It's so malaki, you know, and so mainit!"

"I know right? So sarap nga, eh!"

"You're making me inggit naman.. I'll make bili nga my own burger."

4. When you are lalaki, make parang punctuation "dude", 'tsong" or "pare"

ex. "Dude, ENGANAL is so hirap, pare."

"I know, tsong, I got bagsak nga in quiz one, eh"

5. Thou shall know you know? I know right!

ex. "My bag is so bigat today, you know"

"I know, right! We have to make dala pa kasi the jumbo Physics book eh!"

To be continued...

*Source: The La Sallian, Menagerie, Vol. XLVIII Issue No. III, pages 8-9*

One Step at a Time

It's already past one o'clock in the morning and past my bedtime too (hello eyebags!). Fortunately, there are no classes today because it's Ninoy Aquino Day. Though we have no classes, I still feel that I'm in school, except that I'm at home, (okay, whaaat?) doing school works. Well, I hope you get what I mean, and forgive me if I'm a little bit soup-minded again. HAHA. Anyway, it's okay because only one more week to go and it's already our term break! Yay! But before that, my blockmates and I have to pass through the hole of the needle first. v(^_~)v Oh well...

By the way, I'm not yet finished with Twilight. I've been reading it for almost a month! I started reading it again last Saturday but I ended up doing our school works. Oh well, I just realized that Edward and Bella can wait, so there's nothing to lose. Nahihiya na ako kay Mela kasi ang tagal na ng book niya sa akin. ('_')

On the other hand, I'm not a superhero who can do everything at the same time. I can multi-task but I can't do everything. I'm doing my stuff slowly, one step at a time.

Wish me luck! v(",)v

So much random stuff in here. Sweet dreams! This is Dana, signing off.

Finally

I met up with my bestfriend, Maggie, yesterday after my class and then we went to Sherwood in Taft Avenue to eat. On our way to Sherwood, there was a street child who was begging for money. Since we didn't have anything to give to him, he chased after us. Of course, we ran as fast as we could and went beside the police man standing at the corner of Tropical Hut to frighten him (he was not frightened). When we crossed the street, good thing, he didn't follow us. v(",)v We were scared though. He was scary even if he's still a child. So when we arrived in Sherwood, I finally got the chance to taste My Bestfriend's Pudding at Cerealicious after one year. Instead of ordering the regular blockbuster, I ordered the regular trailer because I felt that I might not finish it. My Bestfriend's Pudding consists of Honey Stars, peaches, and strawberry ice cream. I really enjoyed it! When I finished my food, I realized that I should have ordered the regular blockbuster. HAHA. Nabitin kasi ako sa food. HAHA. v(",)v

*This picture is from the website: http://www.cerealicious-ph.com/*

And speaking of "finally", after three weeks, I had the chance to talk to my bestfriend. We really maximized the three hours we had. We shared a lot of stories and laughed like there's no tomorrow, as usual. I had a great time yesterday before going home in Laguna. Maggie and My Bestfriend's Pudding made my day! v(",)v

Before I end this, I would like to share with you what I just realized:

Don't let anybody look down on you. You are beautiful inside and out. Always remember that.

Have a nice day everyone! v(",)v

Hopefully, It won't be the First and the Last

Yesterday, I went to the 20th Annual Academic Recognition Day in DLSU with my dad. The day before that, I was thinking of not attending the event. However, I changed my mind because I realized that I wanted to see how the school holds a recognition day. So it was kind of formal because it started with a prayer then followed by the singing of the National Anthem. Two respectable people spoke infront of the crowd and they expressed their congratulations to us, the students, for being in the list for three consecutive terms of the previous school year. At that moment, I felt thankful and happy because God gave me this wonderful opportunity. So when I went up the stage to receive the certificate, I felt like I'm floating on top of the clouds. HAHA.

Three more weeks to go and the first term of this school year will come to an end. Like what I've been telling you for the past weeks, I'm not really happy with my performance in school recently. On the brighter side, the event yesterday became my inspiration to study harder.

Oh well, hopefully, it won't be my first and last recognition day. v(",)v

*I would like to share with you the picture Icca and I took yesterday after receiving our certificates. Can't you see the the joy and happiness on our faces? Nice picture! v(",)v*

Pieces of Good News

I want to start the first day of August with pieces of good news. Unlike my previous posts, there would be no complains or bittersweet sentiments in here. v(",)v So are you ready for the pieces of good news? v(",)v

I would like to congratulate my fellow Humblebee, Ayeen, because her article, "Heaven Not for Gays? " was chosen and got published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer's Youngblood. She is really a good writer and she deserves this kind of special break. I'm proud of you Ayeen, and you inspire me! v(",)v

Since I already brought up the word "inspire", I guess I'm inspired because I passed the ECEDLAN and FILKOMU midterm exam. Yay! Though, there are still a lot to improve. I'm not expecting that I'll be in the list this term, but I'm still hoping for the best. Just let God's hands do the work, and everything will be okay. v(",)v

By the way, I started reading Twilight again because we have less homework to do. I'm actually falling for Edward Cullen, oh no! Haha. Well, you can't blame me because he's worth it, you know. HAHA. *sigh* If you don't know him yet, try typing down his name in the search box of Yahoo or Google. v(",)v

"I promise to love you forever--- every single day of forever."

- Edward Cullen

*Kilig Mode--- HAHA. Yeah, I know that's cheesy. But who wouldn't love to hear that line? Most especially when it comes from the one they love? Yikee.*

Good night everyone! Dream happy dreams! And thank you for visiting my blog! v(",)v

Red Flag Alert

There is something unsual to me this week. I've been acting so strange lately and it bothers me a lot. When I'm reporting or explaining something, whether in class or in a simple conversation, I stutter. Also, there are times when I feel that what I'm saying has no sense at all. Because of this, I guess some people raise their eyebrows or nod their heads because they don't understand what I'm trying to say. In a student's term, I'm in a soup mode (or more famously known as the "sabaw" mode). And it's not good. It's not that I'm being "crazy" like Britney. Auntie says I only lack sleep, that's why. I guess she's right. But how can I sleep early if there are a lot of school works all piled up? (since I entered highschool, 12 midnight is still early for me) You know, I need to catch up to reach my target grades, which are from 3.0-4.0 (ambitious, yes). I should be dead serious when it comes to academics now. I have to focus more! Focus!! Focus!!!

So this is the reason why I'm waving my red flag. And I'm missing my bestfriend. We haven't seen each other for more than two weeks. I have a lot of stories to share with her. *sigh* ('_')

The Challenge

I'm not supposed to go home in Laguna today, but here I am. As usual, I have a lot of school work to do, but I'm almost done. However, I still feel bad because of my first reflection paper. I didn't realize that our professor in this class wanted to read some experiences and insights from us that are related to our topics. She was not satisfied with what I wrote there. So for the second reflection paper, I really thought about what to write, and I even shared some experiences I've had. I slept at around past 1 am because I read and reviewed it. And just a while ago [in this class], I had another soup moment while my groupmates and I were reporting. It seemed like I didn't know what I was saying. After the reporting, I wanted to cry.

Actually, I feel afraid too for the reason that I'm not satisfied with the results I get from her class. Did I mention about the other classes as well? As you all know, I don't want to fail any of the subjects I'm taking up in school, most specially the major ones. One day, I talked to Danielle and shared with her my thoughts regarding school. Once again, I had a meaningful converstaion with her. I was surprised to know that she also finds our school works hard and yet, challenging. I thought about what she said and reflected on it, and I agreed with her in a way. I realized that the school works may be hard but they're challenging too since they enable us to use our minds to think critically. So when it comes to school stuff, I talk to her because she says things that make sense. I like it because I learn something from it. In addition to that, she always looks on the positive side. Her point of view about the good side of life somehow gives me a ray of hope. Go Danielle! v(",)v

So there. From now on, I would take every school work as a challenge and the pressure it gives me as a motivation for me to strive harder for the better. v('',)v

Good night everyone! v(",)v

Oh No! Oh Yes!

Oh no! I'm not yet finished with our online task for EDUTEC2. I've been infront of the laptop screen for more than two hours and I haven't figured out how to use variables and if statements in Flash MX. I'm in the panic mode right now because this online task is due tomorrow at exactly 8:00 AM. And I'm not a computer expert. What am I going to do? Naiiyak na ako!!! *cry-cry-sob-sob* On the other hand, I guess it is my fault too. I should have written what our professor said last Wednesday. I'm currently relying to the websites that has something to do with this topic (and Mau 1o minutes ago).

Oh yes! I feel that I'm going to repeat EDUTEC2 next year. Good luck to me, really. Bahala na si Batman. Oh well, I have to go and pack my clothes for the whole school week. Bye! v(",)v

Kailangan Pa Bang Mangyari Ito?

Noong Biyernes, masayang-masaya ako dahil nakasama ko ulit ang aking mga pinsan. Sa pagkakataong ito, kami ay kumpleto. Bihira lang ito mangyari dahil sila ay nakatira sa iba't-ibang panig ng daigdig tulad ng Hong Kong, Canada, San Francisco, Los Angeles, at Florida. Ngunit, sa kasamaang palad, kaya sila nakauwi (kasama ang iba ko pang mga tiyo at tiya) rito sa Pilipinas ay dahil sa sumakabilang buhay na ang aking tiya na si Auntie Edy. Dahil dito, minsan, naiisip ko, kailangan pa bang may isang miyembro ng aming pamilya ang mawala upang kami ay maging kumpleto? Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, nagawa pa naming kumain ng masasarap na pagkain tulad ng sisig sa Gerry's Grill sa Quezon City bago kami bumalik sa Mt. Carmel. Isa ito sa mga araw na hindi ko makakalimutan.

Kanina, inihatid na namin sa huling hantungan si Auntie Edy. Nakakalungkot isipin na wala na siya sa amin at hindi na makakapiling sa mga darating na taon at mahahalagang okasyon. Subalit, bigla kong napagtanto na nakakabuti na rin ito dahil kapiling na niya ang Maykapal. Alam ko na masaya na siya kung saan man siya naroroon, kasama ang mga anghel at ang iba pa naming mga mahal sa buhay na nauna na. At higit sa lahat, hindi na siya makakaranas ng anumang paghihirap na sanhi ng kanyang karamdaman.

Ngayon lang ako nakadama ng matinding pagkakalungkot lalo na nang bumalik papuntang Maynila ang aking mga pinsan. Kulang ang kalahating araw na magkakasama kami. Marami pa kaming mga dapat gawin upang mapunan ang mga panahong hindi namin kapiling ang isa't-isa. Maghihintay na nanaman muli ako ng ilang taon upang mangyari ulit ito. Pero sana, maging kumpleto kami dahil sa magagandang okasyon tulad ng Pasko at Bagong Taon at hindi sa paraang...ganito.

Hindi ko lang alam kung napansin niyo na ako ay nagsulat sa wikang Filipino. Kung alam niyo lang, naubusan ako ng wikang Ingles kanina habang kinakausap ko ang aking mga pinsan. Sige, tawa lang. Mas natawa ako nang nalaman ko na ang isa sa kanila ay mahusay palang magsalita at umintindi ng Filipino. Naku, nagpakahirap pa akong mag-isip ng mga sasabihin sa kanya. Sa totoo lang, na "nose-bleed" (siyempre, sarcastic at exaggerated ito...haha) ako habang nakikipag-usap sa kanila.

On a more serious note, Auntie Edy, we will miss you. We love you! God loves you!

*I'm going back to my business. School work, here I come. I hope I could finish my flash animation online task and the others by tomorrow. Wish me luck. By the way, Cente, I'm looking forward to watching another movie with you and your laptop. v(",)v*

There is a Time for Everything

It's funny when people ask me if I have "someone special" in my life at present. I don't know why they keep on asking me this kind of question. They don't even believe me when I say, "I don't have". They say it is impossible since I study in a co-ed school, where there are a lot of cute and good looking guys around. They even make predictions that there is someone who is courting me at the moment. HAHA. They really make me laugh.

Most of my friends are in this kind of situation right now. They are in the kilig stage and I'm actually happy for them. There are times when I tease them too. Oh, it is fun teasing those friends of mine who are in love, inspired, and floating with the clouds! Sometimes, honestly, I'm thinking about that too. I'm wondering how it feels like having someone who treats me as a special person in his life. I hope you get what I mean when I say his treatment is different from the treatment that my family is giving me. Okay, that sounds redundant. v(",)v

Am I ready?

As a teenager, I'm fond of buying magazines like Candy. I learn a lot from the magazine because like my family, it gives me enough reasons on how to be confident with myself and on how to adjust to teenage life. Moreover, it gives me tips on how to dress appropriately. Haha. Anyway, in the June issue, I got curious so I took the quiz about if I'm ready to have a special someone (I'm sorry if I keep on saying "special someone"). Well, I answered mostly letter Bs and the result is so true. Let me quote and share with you what the Candy team says:

"You're in love with the idea of having a boyfriend, but you aren't sure you're ready for the complications of a relationship. You like the thought of holding hands and bumping into your crush, but you're scared of anything beyond that. Chill! You're young and you don't need to rush getting together with anyone. When the time is right, you'll fall in love--- and you won't be scared to!"

Please let me stop at this point and end this one by saying that I'm not in a hurry to fall in love. I'm still young and I need to learn more about life. Marami pa akong dapat i-enjoy sa buhay ko bilang isang seventeen-year-old. Ayaw ko na tumulad sa iba na nagseseryoso na pagdating sa mga relasyon na ganito. It doesn't matter if my friends have a special someone and I don't, because I believe that the "perfect guy" for me will come someday. Darating din ako sa stage na iyan, kaya huwag kayong mag-alala. Like what the bible passage says, there is a time for everything. v(",)v

P.S. What about the crushes? Having a crush on someone is natural. It is not as deep as love. It is only, like what the elders say, the puppy love. v(",)v

First Round Hang-Over

I am not a fan of basketball. When the people around me talk about the Lakers, Celtics, or NBA, I feel that I belong in another planet. I can't relate to what they're talking about, so I end up being on my own, wandering around in my own little world. I'd rather read a book than watch a basketball game, until UAAP came into my life and everything has changed. The rest, as they say, is history.

Whenever DLSU has a game, I would find myself swimming in a sea of green. Everybody in school wears green or that ever famous Animoism shirts. Wherever I go, I could hear some students say, "Are you going to watch the game?" or "I want to be dismissed early so I could buy tickets!". These are the usual scenes that one would see every UAAP season in school. And when a basketball player is visible around the campus, people (mostly girls) can't help but stare at them, giggling, and whispering to each other. Well, we've been through these because we're used to seeing some of them everyday, and what matters to us right now is our studies, right? v(",)v But, when we have a free time, we try to buy tickets as much as possible so we could watch a game live (especially the DLSU vs. ADMU game).

Because of UAAP, I'm learning to like basketball. Although I don't really know the rules on how to play the game, I'd still cheer for our team. I jump and wave the green flag along with others when JV Casio and his fellow Archers shoot the ball. Nevertheless, I feel bad when the other team scores.

Last Sunday, as we all know, La Salle lost to Ateneo---again. Anyway, it always happen every first round. There would still be a lot more La Salle vs. Ateneo games in the future. Oh well, let us hope for the best. May the best team win! v(",)v

First Entry for July

First of all, I would like to congratulate UP and Ateneo for winning their first round against NU and La Salle respectively. It is a pretty good start for UP since the Maroons have just broken last season's record. On the contrary, I hope La Salle would win the next round. Of course, I'm a little bit biased because I''m an Archer. Haha.

I'm currently at the second floor cybernook of Andrew Building. To tell you the truth, I feel like I'm going to freeze anytime soon. The place is so cold and I don't have my jacket with me. I think that the coldness of the surrounding makes me clueless at the moment because I can't think of anything to say. And my hands are becoming stiff, I couldn't type faster. Haha.

Anyway, I have to go. We have class at 9:40 AM at the 17th floor and we don't want to be late because of the elevator traffic. Haha. Have a nice day! v(",)v

*I hope I could post something with sense next time. Happy Birthday to Cheska and Keithy! See you! v(",)v*

You Win and I Lose

It is so hard to be successful even though you have the desire to win in this battle. It doesn't matter how tough you are because in the end, you will be the one who'd breakdown and give up. Despite the fact that you are really fighting for what you believe in, it doesn't seem right most of the time. Their point of view is more reasonable and acceptable in the society at all times. Too bad.

This struggle makes me weak and all I can do right now is cry, cry, and cry. Honestly, I've used all the tissues around here to wipe my tears. It's like I'm watching or reading A Walk to Remember and The Notebook all over again. But I can't do anything about it. I just have to accept the fact that you win and I lose. I give up.

Stay happy always. Good luck. Bye bye.

Not My Day

First of all, I have a not-so-wonderful day today. It is somewhat tiring and overwhelming. I stayed in the computer lab at the second floor of the Andrew building only to answer the questions our professor posted on the IVLE for ECEDLAN. I also felt the pressure of ENGLRES because I had a difficulty writing two thesis statement for my research paper (special thanks to Icca, she helped me). Just a while ago, after three hours of staring at my laptop and typing and researching about the ICT initiatives, I finished doing the online task for EDUTEC2. Lastly, I thought that I wouldn't be a good pre-school teacher in the near future because I'm not as bright as the others. *sigh* My confidence level went down again.

Well I guess today is not my day.

In addition, I want to tell you that somebody's totally out of our life--- my life. I don't know if I would be sad or happy. But I suppose I feel sad and happy. Maybe this is God's way for us--- for me--- to forget about this person. Anyway, those years are enough. Let me take a break.

On the contrary, I had a wonderful dream last night. It was so unexpected but at least, it made me smile. If only I could turn back the time... Haha. v(",)v

I Don't Want to Go Back Yet

Good day to all of you!

I woke up this morning feeling sick. My throat hurt since yesterday, and I was sneezing from time to time. I asked Auntie Lucy if I was hot (as in with fever) but she said no. Maybe I got this from the bad weather and from eating too much sweets.

I guess having colds or fevers is the trend these days. And I go with the trend. Oh well, I think I'm responsible for what I'm feeling right now. Haha. Imagine, I always bring an umbrella with me but I don't use it. Everytime it rains, I walk in the rain. When I feel like craving for sweets, I eat ice cream or drink a super cold fruit shake. This is how odd I am.

Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my five-day vacation. Today is the last day and I'm making the most out of it. Moreover, we're celebrating the feast day of St. John the Baptist here in Calamba, and it happens to be Manila Day as well, which means no classes. Yay! v(",)v

On the other hand, I'm going back to Manila tomorrow. I don't want to go back there yet, even if I'm only staying there for a night. The thought of going at the dorm makes me...well...feel homesick. On the positive side, at least, Marita, Mau, Mela, and Joy are there to make me laugh and be happy. v(",)v

By the way, I wrote something in my multiply account yesterday. Please drop by if you have time. It's one of my serious posts. You can access to my multiply account by just clicking the link on the left side of this blog (danadoo). I hope I will be able to inspire or touch your lives in a way.

Happy Fiesta in Calamba and Happy Manila Day! v(",)v

*I think there is no need to feel bad or bitter at the moment. I found myself a new crush. His name is Nathan and he's my cousin's friend. He's so good looking and cute! I shall meet him soon! Haha.*

Uninspired

I actually have no idea what to say. Unlike before, my mind isn't overflowing with stuff to share with you. Beyond that, I have things to do but I choose to remain immobile at home and stay infront of my laptop reading blogs, checking and updating my online accounts, chatting with old and new friends, and downloading music. Instead of doing productive things, I'm wasting my time doing nothing and thinking about irrelevant issues that sometimes bother my mind.

Why am I so uninspired at this point in time?

It should be the other way around since I've got the chance to have some quality time with the special people. There are a lot of wonderful events that happened this week so there should be a reason for me to be inspired, right? But unfortunately, I'm not. Sometimes, this feeling leads me into the conclusion that, life is so strange and unpredictable too.

Without hesitation, I think I should go to bed and sleep now. Hopefully, I'll have my inspiration tomorrow. Good night everyone! Ciao! v(",)v

Rain Rain Go Away

Summer is officially over. The sky starts to cry out loud, giving away little droplets of water on the land. Lightnings and thunders are always seen and heard. And maybe, one of these days, there would be floods too who'll make it quite impossible for us to go outside our houses or school.

Just like yesterday, Ocha and I were stuck in EGI Taft Tower for a couple of minutes after making our flash character for EDUTEC2. We came from Andrew building and went to EGI to meet and say good-bye to Nikki. When we got outside the salon where Nikki was having her nails done, it began to rain. There was a strong wind and the entrance side (the one facing the school) was almost flooded. Even if it was raining so hard, we walked in the rain and went back to school. Unfortunately, I was wearing flip-flops. My feet were soaked in the mini flood outside EGI, and it left me a bad feeling.

I don't like rainy days, especially when I'm in school. I always wear flip-flops and rarely wear rubber shoes or sneakers. When it rains in Manila, my feet are not only getting wet because of the rain but because of the mud too. Honestly, it is really yucky. Taking a taxi or a pedicab is another option. I don't like to spend forty pesos or more since the dorm where I live is near the school. Hey, I would only cross the Taft avenue! Oh well, I guess this is a part of the college life. v(",)v

It doesn't matter if the rain nowadays is clean. I think I would love to play in the rain if it is dirt-free. However, because of global warming and too much pollution, the rain becomes acidic and dirty.

Let me ask you, who would love the rain if it's like this? I suppose, we'd rather stay in a building or inside a room and wait until it stops than walk, get wet and dirty, and sick. On the positive point of view, in times like this, we can't blame Mother Nature for doing such a thing. I believe she's just giving us what we deserve.

Good day everyone! v(",)v

*While walking on the grounds of La Salle Taft, Jalvin texted me last Thursday just to tell me that she saw Robi Domingo in Ateneo! Woohoo! Isn't she lucky? They both study in Ateneo and they belong in the same department. How cool is that? Haha!*